Students' Speak: How to score high in BITSAT by preparing in the last month?

By: Swapnaneel Bhuiya

In order to clear BITSAT in a month, you need to master the syllabus. If you are familiar with the JEE syllabus internally, you can safely skip this step. There are many differences in the JEE and BITSAT syllabus when it comes to Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

Because of the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) for admission to IITs and NITs, which holds the leading position in engineering exams, BITSAT does not receive the amount of attention it deserves. BITSAT, the Birla Institute of Technology's entrance exam can actually bring you more famous rewards than the average performance in JEE. BITS Pilani is considered to be one of the top 10 colleges in the country. Here I present a step-by-step map of BITSAT in 1 month.

1)  Look at previous years’ question papers as a prerequisite

Ever wonder why this is the first step in the process? Because BITSAT is not nearly as robust as JEE is. And the right idea about the type of questions you may be facing in this test is more important than learning how to load multiple books! This is one of the top competitive examinations of the country and only those who comply with its requirements will be rewarded in the end. So, start better by understanding the 'type' of questions that is asked.

2)  Download the syllabus and study it carefully

In order to clear BITSAT in a month, you need to master the syllabus. If you are familiar with the JEE syllabus internally, you can safely skip this step. There are many differences in the JEE Main and BITSAT syllabus when it comes to Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. What makes BITSAT different is part of the English-Language Balanced Reasoning section. But, of course, you can't have the syllabus of that!

3) Take the amount of online test as required to be confident

The importance of taking the tests before the actual test does not require special emphasis. As already mentioned, this is a 'competition test' and not a 2-year college course. More than you know, the key to that test is your 'readiness' to deal with it.

Most students, equipped with a wealth of knowledge and experience, fail to make it to the top positions in the exam. This is because they rely more on their 'knowledge' and not on the 'skills' to be used here to 'use' that knowledge. In particular for BITSAT, the speed at which you can solve problems should be prioritized, above all other considerations.

Since BITSAT is an online exam, taking many online exams (preferably each day) will stand you in good stead when you write the exam itself. These tests will help you understand the problems you may be facing on BITSAT, and here is the need to evaluate your mock test performance. Tests taken without proper analysis can be equivalent to significant loss of effort.

4) Schedule 1 hour daily to read a good newspaper, English preferably

This may seem strange to those who are not yet clear on the test format. Here, of the 150 questions, 25 are devoted to logical reasoning and the concept of English proficiency. Neither of these two areas can be addressed using the standard reading-review-review techniques applicable to PCM. To make the most out of 25 questions, make it a habit to read the national newspaper daily. If you are a diligent student throughout your childhood, then this section may be the cherry on cake for you.

About the Author:

Swapnaneel Bhuiya is a fourth-year student at IIEST Shibpur. He is pursuing Mining Engineering and had appeared for JEE in 2016. He scored 140 marks in the first attempt.